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An overview of the Tasmanian geometrid moth fauna (Lepidoptera: Geometridae and its conservation status

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posted on 2023-05-16, 15:10 authored by Peter McQuillanPeter McQuillan
A brief review of the geometrid fauna of the large island of Tasmania and a simple analysis of its conservation status and threats are presented. The fauna comprises 310 species of which Ennominae contribute slightly less than half the total and Larentiinae one third; 23% of the geometrid fauna is endemic at species level. Mixed eucalypt-rainforest is identified as the richest wet forest habitat in geometrid species. Using distribution data at 10 km resolution, the most widespread and most restricted taxa are identified. The conservation status of Lepidoptera living above 800 m is relatively good. However, coastal species and those associated with herb-rich native grasslands are under some pressure from habitat change. Three species of geometrid moths are listed as threatened in Tasmania's Threatened Species Protection Act 1995 but several others may qualify for listing. © 2004 Kluwer Academic Publishers.

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Publication title

Journal of Insect Conservation

Volume

8

Issue

2-3

Pagination

209-220

ISSN

1366-638X

Department/School

School of Geography, Planning and Spatial Sciences

Publisher

Kluwer Academic Publishers

Place of publication

Dordrecht, Netherlands

Repository Status

  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Other environmental management not elsewhere classified

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